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M3.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 14:25:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on January 4, 2026 at 14:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 14:25:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.76000, -74.55000
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 164 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 264 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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